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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (34.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
$2,135.00 Per Year
Inventor
Star Rating
(437)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2085 1 year
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Star Rating
(369)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,135.00 Per Year
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- Users report that Inventor excels in 3D/solid modeling tools with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for those focused on detailed mechanical designs, while MicroStation, with a score of 8.3, is noted for its strong drawing capabilities but falls slightly behind in solid modeling.
- Reviewers mention that Inventor's dynamic updating feature, rated at 8.7, allows for real-time changes in designs, which enhances productivity, whereas MicroStation's dynamic updating is less robust, leading to potential delays in workflow.
- G2 users highlight that Inventor's collaboration tools, particularly its document storage feature rated at 9.0, facilitate better team coordination, while MicroStation's collaboration features, scoring lower at 7.9, may not support as seamless a workflow for teams working on complex projects.
- Users on G2 say that Inventor's ease of use, rated at 8.3, is a significant advantage for new users, as it provides a more intuitive interface compared to MicroStation, which has a lower ease of use score of 7.8, potentially leading to a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Inventor's quality of support, rated at 8.1, is often praised for its responsiveness and helpfulness, while MicroStation's support, with a score of 7.6, is seen as adequate but not as comprehensive, which can be a drawback for users needing immediate assistance.
- Users report that Inventor's rendering tools, although rated at 7.6, are generally considered more effective for mechanical designs compared to MicroStation's rendering tools, which scored slightly lower at 7.3, indicating that Inventor may provide better visual outputs for engineering applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Inventor
1 Year
$2085
1 year
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$2,135.00
Per Year
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
373
8.2
333
Ease of Use
8.4
374
7.8
339
Ease of Setup
7.9
104
7.6
143
Ease of Admin
7.7
99
7.0
81
Quality of Support
8.1
342
7.7
303
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
94
7.7
82
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
368
7.2
328
Features by Category
Plan
Not enough data
8.0
53
Not enough data
7.5
45
Not enough data
8.1
52
Not enough data
7.5
48
Design
Not enough data
7.1
46
Not enough data
7.0
43
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.5
54
Construction
Not enough data
7.3
40
Not enough data
7.3
39
Not enough data
7.1
37
Not enough data
7.6
41
Not enough data
7.5
42
Engineering
Not enough data
7.2
36
Not enough data
6.9
36
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
7.1
35
Design
8.6
37
8.9
87
8.9
37
8.4
84
8.4
37
8.1
84
7.5
34
7.6
80
Edit
8.1
36
8.1
85
7.3
35
7.9
80
8.0
36
8.2
85
7.7
36
8.1
83
Collaboration
8.1
36
8.2
83
8.6
35
8.1
84
8.2
36
8.0
81
Design
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
Tools
5.6
16
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.1
17
Not enough data
Work
6.9
15
Not enough data
6.8
15
Not enough data
7.2
16
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
Environment
7.7
17
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
6.9
18
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Inventor and MicroStation are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Inventor is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and Simulation & CAE
MicroStation is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Inventor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MicroStation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
24.8%
Machinery
7.9%
Design
7.2%
Construction
5.0%
Utilities
3.8%
Other
51.3%
Civil Engineering
40.8%
Architecture & Planning
11.6%
Construction
8.5%
Design
6.8%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.7%
Other
28.6%
Discussions
How do you handle the data creation problem?
2 Comments
SG
You basically need to create each model from scratch in Inventor. You can copy your AutoCAD in Inventor and extrude the models but the models won't be...Read more
there is a form to get more realistic renders from inventor?
2 Comments
KC
Max can load Inventor files natively, so that's certainly one option.
The render engine in Inventor is pretty good, though. There is a great deal of ...Read more
Is integration with other Autodesk products being considered?
2 Comments
MG
Autodesk published a video on how to export Inventor parts to Revit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue7-WtyiUtIRead more
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